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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,987.59, 52,405.45 and 22,069.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,987.59, 52,405.45 and 22,069.06 is: 30,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,987.59 : 52,405.45 = 22,069.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,987.59/52,405.45 = 22,069.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,987.59x = 52,405.45 × 22,069.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,987.59x = 1,156,539,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,539,020.38/37,987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,445.18

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